This explains benefits of text-to-give. You can also contact your church’s bank and see what online payment options they provide.

2. International payment service providers

Paypal and Skrill allow cross-border donations, as well as many other providers listed here.

3. Bank electronic bill pay

Invite members to set up recurring payments from their online bank auto bill pay. For those that don’t go online, they can go to their bank to set it up. Give simple clear instructions about the options open to members. Communicate by phone, supplemented by mail and email.

4. Bank Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Include relevant bank name, bank account number, and relevant sorting codes or routing numbers. Specify which currencies can be sent.

5. Provide stamped, addressed envelopes.

Offer to send stamped envelopes to those who regularly pay by check or cash, especially if they do not prefer paying in other ways.

6. Cryptocurrency

Church boards can install and designate certain cryptocurrency wallets to belong to the church. At least 2 board members should have access to the cryptocurrency wallet keys. They can then do one of the following:

Include a screen-capture of demonstration of online giving, along with liking, Following, and sharing video, and other calls-to-action.

Plan a pre-sermon ask

Allow time during online service:

Learn how to make request during Online Offering Moment, see here. “Encourage and allow people to give, but do not goad people to give.” “Let’s keep the church strong through this season.” [not put focus on expenses]. templates

Run stories or testimonies, or have some background music play while people are giving their offering online.

Provide mid-week messages on giving

You can present faith-filled message on giving during the day in mid-week. (eg Tuesday) or even commend the many who have been giving (Thursday)

Call each member

It might be worth a phone call to each member to figure out what works for them. Here’s a script. Or if you need to prioritize or get board members involved, you can do that. More 1 Or “Engaging Primary Givers” 1